Health strike called off

Armed forces personnel who were deployed at state hospitals left yesterday morning after health workers suspended their strike following a written pledge by Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana that he will hold discussions with them on finding solutions to their grievances.

72 health sector trade unions launched a strike on 13 February, demanding that the government increase their salaries using the same formula that was used to raise the salaries of doctors.

President of the Joint Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine, Ravi Kumudesh told The Island that they would hold a discussion with the health minister on 19 February. (RK)